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AirPods Pro 4 · standard case — H3 · Adaptive ANC · Real-time translation
Apple

AirPods Pro 4 · standard case

H3 · Adaptive ANC · Real-time translation

94
/ 100
From $279
VS
AirPods Pro 4 · standard case wins by 2
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless

92
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

AirPods Pro 4 · standard case takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods Pro 4 · standard case lands at 94 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds at 92. That puts AirPods Pro 4 · standard case ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick AirPods Pro 4 · standard case if…

  • ✓H3 chip doubles ANC performance
  • ✓Real-time Live Translate
  • ✓Improved fit/heart-rate sensor

Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds if…

  • ✓Best ANC for earbuds
  • ✓Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
  • ✓Immersive Audio
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Noise cancelling

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on anc (98 vs 96).

Comfort

Tie

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

AirPods Pro 4 · standard case

Compared on the features sub-score

AirPods Pro 4 · standard case leads on features (98 vs 90).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

AirPods Pro 4 · standard case 94
vs
92 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Score breakdown

AirPods Pro 4 · standard case
94
anc 96
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 82
features 98
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90

Specs side-by-side

AirPods Pro 4 · standard case versus Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — full spec comparison
Spec AirPods Pro 4 · standard case Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Chip
H3
—
Battery
6 h (ANC) / 35 h case
6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
Connectivity
BT 5.4
—
Water rating
IP57
IPX4
Release year
2025
—
Codecs
—
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC

AirPods Pro 4 · standard case

Pros
  • +H3 chip doubles ANC performance
  • +Real-time Live Translate
  • +Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Cons
  • −Pricier than AirPods Pro 3
  • −Android compatibility limited
  • −Battery ~6h still

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Pros
  • +Best ANC for earbuds
  • +Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
  • +Immersive Audio
Cons
  • −Only 6 h battery
  • −Case is chunky
  • −No wireless charging standard

FAQ: AirPods Pro 4 · standard case vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Which is better, AirPods Pro 4 · standard case or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

AirPods Pro 4 · standard case scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is AirPods Pro 4 · standard case worth the price? +

At $279, AirPods Pro 4 · standard case delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in features.

Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds worth the price? +

At $299, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in anc.

Does AirPods Pro 4 · standard case or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for noise cancelling, AirPods Pro 4 · standard case or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 96). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.

Which is better for features, AirPods Pro 4 · standard case or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

AirPods Pro 4 · standard case — leads on features (98 vs 90). Compared on the features sub-score.